Methods and Apparatus for Remotely Monitoring and/or Controlling a Plumbing System
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17. A controller component for coordinating water and energy use in a structural on demand hot water system (HWS) comprising:
- a microprocessor having a memory component, at least one input connector component for receiving sensor signals, and at least one output connector component for sending control signals, wherein said controller component is structured for controlling and monitoring at least a pump component in an on demand hot water system, and comprises a wireless data transmitter and receiver for receiving remotely transmitted time of day data in the event of a loss of power to the HWS.
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Methods and compositions for controlling and monitoring residential and commercial pumping systems. Preferably, the controlling and monitoring functions include a remotely located controller component capable of displaying alerts and/or from which a user may input commands regulating the functioning of the plumbing system. In particularly preferred examples, the plumbing system is an “on command” hot water system in which hot water availability, use and energy efficiencies and conservation are monitored and maximized.
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17. A controller component for coordinating water and energy use in a structural on demand hot water system (HWS) comprising:
- a microprocessor having a memory component, at least one input connector component for receiving sensor signals, and at least one output connector component for sending control signals, wherein said controller component is structured for controlling and monitoring at least a pump component in an on demand hot water system, and comprises a wireless data transmitter and receiver for receiving remotely transmitted time of day data in the event of a loss of power to the HWS.
- 18. The controller component of claim 18 wherein the controller component sends said time of date data to a timer HWS component.
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21. A pump assembly of an on demand hot water system comprising a controller component which includes a microprocessor having a memory component, at least one input connector component for receiving sensor signals, and at least one output connector component for sending control signals, wherein said controller component is structured for controlling and monitoring at least a pump component in an on demand hot water system, and is structured to receive remotely transmitted control signals, and to send control signals to said pump component in order to turn said pump on or off.
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22-1. The hot water source assembly of claim 23 wherein said controller component is integrated as part of said hot water source.
- 23. A hot water source assembly of a plumbing system comprising a controller component which includes a microprocessor having a memory component, at least one input connector component for receiving sensor signals, and at least one output connector component for sending control signals, wherein said controller component is structured for controlling and monitoring at least a pump component in an on demand hot water system, and is structured to receive remotely transmitted control signals, and to send control signals to said pump component in order to turn said pump on or off.
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